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You lost me at saying her run on birds was criminally bad.
Absolute Wonder Woman #12
| Writer | Kelly Thompson |
| Artist | Hayden Sherman |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Be careful what you wish for, Diana, as you just might get it. With a surprising but not unwelcome ally, Diana makes her final moves inside the maze. But even in winning the day, there will be devastating losses to bear.
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Sep 24, 2025Every time I think one of the Absolute books has to have reached its peak, the creative teams surprise me once again. Read Full Review
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10
Comic Watch - Anthony Bergamini
Sep 24, 2025Absolute Wonder Woman #12 is an excellent conclusion to the series' second big chapter, revealing a lot about what the future has to hold. Read Full Review
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10
Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth
Sep 24, 2025Hayden and Jordie knock this intense battle out of the park. The scenes with Diana standing tall and blood pouring from her face stood out in these panels. It showed her as majestic in a way, and her true warrior nature. There is a scene as well where she is standing over the people of the city, once escaping the maze, and everyone with their phones out; it truly felt larger than life in this moment, and they captured it eloquently. As I mentioned, we get a taste of Themysceria, and it is beautiful and took away my breath in the short amount we did see. I cannot wait to visit here next. Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Sep 24, 2025Wonder Woman Issue 12 shatters the Labyrinth. The last several issues have been heavy on fantasy, but the unique sci-fi elements are being reintroduced to create a fascinating combination. Metal and magic are beautifully fused. Read Full Review
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Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Sep 25, 2025Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman deliver the best issue of this series to date with Absolute Wonder Woman #12. Read Full Review
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Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Sep 25, 2025The end of this first year wraps up another supremely entertaining arc while setting up potentially a huge arc with this semi-cliffhanger announcement. Absolute Wonder Woman has been a revelation since its arrival, and it hasn't lost any momentum. Here's to another year of fantastic storytelling. Read Full Review
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Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Sep 27, 2025This second major storyline wraps up in truly epic and heroic fashion. Much more personal and human than before, while still being equally wonderful. Read Full Review
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9.7
KPB Comics - Phillip Creary
Sep 24, 2025This issue is a banger and a fantastic close to the "As My Mother Made Me arc. Thompson continues to build a Wonder Woman we haven't seen before, all while staying true to the kind, spirited, and caring person she is. With a new group of friends from the maze and a new enemy in Clea, the possibilities for this series are endless. Read Full Review
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9.5
AIPT - Piper Whitaker
Sep 24, 2025Absolute Wonder Woman #12 is a blast and brilliant conclusion to the book's third arc with some of the most dynamic action and storytelling seen in this series thus far. Read Full Review
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SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen
Sep 28, 2025This issue does a solid job of closing out the current arc while leaving just enough threads dangling to set up what's next. I especially enjoyed the final page and the chilling new direction with Dr. Poison both moments that promise exciting developments ahead. Read Full Review
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The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Sep 24, 2025Sherman delivers solid, visually striking and engaging art throughout the issue. I love the visual style and how it enhances the action and thrills of the story. Read Full Review
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7.0
Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez
Sep 24, 2025Absolute Wonder Woman #12 proves that even trident-wielding heroes can't save a book from a visual misfire. Come for breathless plot and tantalizing setups, but just know you'll be squinting through the splash pages wondering if the artist dropped a pencil or just gave up. Here's hoping the next issue hands the visuals a lifeline. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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i would give a 100 score but i can't.
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Continues to impress! Thompson is flawless here: the plot and characterization are on point. The art is astounding. People talk a lot about Mora (rightfully so) but Sherman is incredible as well. I love his work in dark patterns but WW Iis where he truly shines. The tease in the end is fantastic.
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This is a generational run that is defining Diana in the most emotionally resonant way. Truly transcendent in it's execution when it is all said and done this tale all ready has opened new depths to the character of Diana. in the darkness of the circumstance Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman manage to make Diana shine even brighter in this issue.
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A perfect issue. And the best to date.
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Absolutely brilliant.
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Transformative Justice Queen
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Yes yes yes. That's what I'm talking about, man. This book is so good. The second larger arc of this book ends with another home run from Thompson and Sherman. I continue to, truly, adore Diana's characterization. Loved that she let Clea go free in order to find out whether or not she's the way she is because of being trapped in the maze, or if it's just who she really is as a person. Also, I think this is the first time Atlantis and/or Atlanteans have been mentioned in the Absolute Universe? Perhaps an Arthur Curry appearance is in the cards?
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Very engaging wrap-up to the maze storyline, with lots of promising new plot threads to pick up, plus a nice little cliffhanger ending that opens the door for another big Absolute character! What makes this story so special is Diana's humanity and compassion on full display.
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8.5
What brings this issue down for me is the art. i'm just not a fan of Sherman's art. However, after years of writing mediocre Capt. Marvel issues, she has found her stride in Absolute Wonder Woman. This is a really well-written issue, displaying Diana in all of her empathic glory. Though I have no idea what Clea is wearing on her feet. What the hell? The battle is good, the resolution is good, and the cliffhanger is good. All I can say is get King off the main title and get her in there. Sometimes creators click with characters and here she absolutely does. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/w6A6TZstHKc
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8.5
Kelly Thompson continues to offer up a tremendous series full of twists and turns. Kelly's run on Birds of Prey was criminally bad. But this is like a different person all together. It's damn good. Bravo.
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Art: 4.5/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 8/10
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